Symmons 5500TRMTC Installation guide

Brand: Symmons

Model: 5500TRMTC

Category: Sanitary ware

Type: Installation guide

Tub-Shower Systems 5500, 5501, 5502 Series

Installation and Service Instructions

Elm™

1 2 3 4

COLD

supply inlet

HOT

supply inlet

Screwless escutcheon kit

RTS-005

Protective valve shield (not shown) T-176

Temp Limit

stop screw

Escutcheon

mounting plate

Note: Piping, ttings and tools are not included.

Actual plumbing should be determined and

installed by a licensed plumber.

Mounting

plate, T-177

Tools & Materials

Temptrol

Control Valve

4000-BODY

4000-X-BODY

Model Series

5502

5502-X

5502-TRM

Model Series

5501

5501-X

5501-TRM

5502

5502-X

5502-TRM

Model Series

5500

5500-X

5500-TRM

5501

5501-X

5501-TRM

5502

5502-X

5502-TRM

Model Series

5500

5500-X

5500TS

5500TS-X

5501

5501-X

5502

5502-X

1/8"

Dome

cover

1/8"

4 mm

Handle kit

RTS-006

Tub spout kit

552TSD

Showerhead

552SH

Arm and ange

300S

Visual Guide Elm Tub-Shower Systems, 5500, 5501, 5502 Series

Model Number Series

5502.............. Tub-Shower System

5502-X .......... Valve includes stops

5502-TRM .... Trim only

5501.............. Shower System

5501-X .......... Valve includes stops

5501-TRM .... Trim only

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5500.............. Shower Valve System

5500-X .......... Valve includes stops

5500-TRM .... Trim only

Page 2

Installation Instructions

5) Remove protective shield

If protective shield was attached

in Step 3 then remove shield

snap tted over the end of valve

spindle once valve is securely

installed and wall nish work

has been completed.

6) Adjust valve packing nut

Reference gure 3 below

■ Turn hot & cold supplies on.

Valve will not operate unless

both hot and cold water supply

pressures are turned on.

■ Place handle over end of control

spindle stem.

■ Adjust packing nut for positive

frictional resistance as handle

is rotated from shuto position

across adjustment range.

Rough-in Installation

Control valve assembly, piping

and fittings (Note: Illustrations below

show valve model without stops)

Reference as required: Page

Visual guide .................................... 1

Dimensions illustration ................4

1) Determine wall thickness

■

Determine type of wall and wall

thickness where valve will be

mounted.

■ Consider whether to use mounting

plate by reviewing gure 2 below.

■ Skip ahead to Step 3 if mounting

plate is not used.

2) Attach valve mounting plate

Seat mounting plate against valve

assembly as illustrated in gure 1.

3) Attach protective shield

■ Reference gure 2 to determine

whether shield is required.

■ Attach protective shield by snap

tting over end of valve spindle.

4) Install piping, ﬁttings and

control valve

Piping and ttings not supplied

■ Control Valve

Install through cutout hole in wall

as specied in gure 2 below and

dimension illustration on page 4.

■ Showerhead (S on valve)

Pipe from outlet port on valve

marked S to showerhead

mounting arm location.

■ Hot & Cold Supply (H & C)

Pipe hot water supply to valve

inlet marked H and cold water

supply to valve inlet marked C.

■ Tub Spout (T on valve)

Pipe from outlet port on valve

marked T to tub spout.

Important! Do not

substitute Tub Spout with

restrictive ttings such as

PEX, CPVC or outlet accessories such

as a ledge spout, hose and spray that

would subject the valve to excessive

internal back pressure, otherwise

operation will be compromised.

Figure 1 Mounting plate

Figure 3 Valve adjustments

Figure 2 Mounting valve

wall

Temp Limit

stop screw

packing nut

control

spindle

stem

p/n T-176

p/n T-177

Protective shield

When mounting plate is used,

then shield is optional for

protecting end of valve during

installation.

"snap on-off"

wall cutout hole size

3-1/2" (89 mm) min

4" (102 mm) max

nished

wall

Ensure valve’s

mounting plate

is ush against

inner wall

Walls for using T-177 valve mounting plate

 Fiberglass or acrylic walls (required)



Plaster or other type walls (optional)

1/16" (2 mm) min  1/2" (13 mm) max

wall cutout hole size

3-1/2" (89 mm) min

4" (102 mm) max

Finished wall must be

ush with back side of

protective shield surface

nished wall

Dry wall, plaster or other type wall

1/2" (13 mm) or greater

Protective shield

"snap on-off"

(required when

valve mounting

plate is not used)

2-3/8"

1/2"

(60 mm

13 mm)

pipe centerline

to nished wall

Page 3

2) Attach escutcheon

3) Attach dome cover

4) Attach handle

5) Attach showerhead

6) Attach tub spout

1) Attach escutcheon

mounting plate

factory

installed

gasket

1/8"

7) Flush system, check for leaks

■ Turn valve to the warm position

and run for a few minutes.

■ If system is dirty, remove valve

spindle in center of valve to

ensure proper ushing. (See

service instructions.)

■ Check for leaks around valve

assembly and all pipe ttings.

8) Set Temp Limit stop screw

Reference page 2, gure 3

e temperature limit stop screw

limits valve handle from being

turned to maximum position

resulting in excessive hot water

discharge temperatures.

Warning: Failure to

adjust Temp Limit stop

screw properly may result

in serious scalding.

■ Place handle on control spindle

stem and open valve to maximum

desired temperature.

■ Turn Temp Limit stop screw

clockwise until it seats.

Note:

Do not install positive shut-

o devices on control valve outlet or

devices that do not allow the valve to

ow at least 1.5 gpm.

Control handle ON-OFF

Adjust water temperature

COLD

HOT

OFF

Clean nished area using mild soap

and water or a non-abrasive cleaner

and then quickly

rinse. A non-

abrasive wax may

be used to preserve

nish area.

Care and Cleaning

Tub-Shower Operation

Trim Installation

Page 4

12"

(305 mm)

6-1/8 ± 1/2"

(157 ±13 mm)

4-7/8"

(124 mm)

nished wall

Floor

HOT / COLD

supply inlet

showerhead

supply

5/8" (16 mm)

4-3/8"

(111 mm)

7-1/2" dia

(191 mm)

2-1/2" dia

(64 mm)

1/2"-14 NPT

mounting plate

p/n T-177

Note (1)

Temptrol

control

valve

Notes: (also reference page 2, ﬁgure 2 for details)

(1) Walls for using T-177 mounting plate (MP)

■ Wall is 1/16" (2 mm) min • 1/2" (13 mm) max

■ Fiber or acrylic walls (MP is required)

■ Plaster or other type walls 1/2" or less (MP optional)

■ Protective shield usage (optional for protection only)

(2) Dry wall, plaster or other type walls 1/2" or greater

■ Protective shield attached to valve spindle to locate position

(3) Dimensions subject to change without notice

Wall cutout hole size

3-1/2" (89 mm) min

4" (101 mm) max

Finished wall to rear of valve

3-1/2"

1/2" (89 mm

13 mm)

Finished wall to pipe centerline

2-3/8"

1/2" (60 mm

13 mm)

*see note (2)

Protective

shield

p/n T-176

5-7/8"

(149 mm)

3-1/8"

(80 mm)

2-5/8" dia

(68 mm)

3-3/8

½"

(85 mm)

(

13 mm)

approximately

Shower only = 42" (1057 mm)

Tub-Shower = 32" (813 mm)

Model Series

5500

5500-X

5501

5501-X

5502

5502-X

tub spout

supply or

supply plug

COLD

supply

inlet

Model Series

5502

5502-X

Model Series

5501

5501-X

5502

5502-X

HOT

supply

inlet

approx

77"

(1956 mm)

1/2"-14 NPT

Dimensions Elm Tub-Shower Systems, 5500, 5501, 5502 Series

Page 5

COLD seat removal

tool (T-35B)

HOT seat removal

tool (T-35A)

Service stop kit &

removal tool (T-55C)

Service stop kit (T-52)

Removal tool

Control spindle

& cap assembly

(TA-10 & T-12A)

HOT

COLD

seat

repair kit (TA-4)

Shower only

Tub supply plug

Tub-Shower

Tub supply outlet

Cap washer

repair kit

(T-16)

Control spindle

assy. (TA-10)

Cap assembly

(T-12A)

cap gasket

cap

limit stop screw

o-ring

washer

packing

packing nut

hot washer screw

hot washer

cold washer retainer

cold washer

cap gasket

Control spindle

washer repair kit

(TA-9)

Temp Limit

stop adjust

HOT seat

Retainer

COLD

seat

■ 4000-BODY..........Shower valve, Tub-Shower valve

■ 4000-X-BODY......Shower valve w/stops, Tub-Shower valve w/stops

Temptrol valve

4000-X-BODY

Temptrol valve

4000-BODY

COLD

supply inlet

HOT supply inlet

Shower supply

outlet

service stop

Service stop

and retainer

kit (T-52)

retainer

Parts Assembly Temptrol Shower & Tub-Shower Control Valves

Temptrol Valve Replacement Parts and Optional Tools

Valve Body Type

Description

4000-BODY 4000-X-BODY

TA-4

√ √ HOT & COLD seat repair kit........... (optional tool p/n T-35A/B)

TA-9

√ √ Control spindle washer repair kit

TA-10

√ √ Control spindle........... (includes p/n TA-9 & T-16 components)

T-12A

√ √ Cap assembly

T-16

√ √ Cap washer repair kit

T-35A/B

√ √ HOT seat removal tool, T-35A & COLD seat removal tool, T-35B

T-55C

√

Service stop spindle, retainer & removal tool

T-108

√ √

Reverse seat & tool kit (valve HOT & COLD supply inputs are reversed)

Symmons

Part

Number

T-52

√

Service stop spindle & retainer

Service Instructions

Removing control spindle assembly

(Ref. parts assembly ﬁgure)

■ Shut o water supply to valve

and remove control valve handle

and dome cover.

■ Remove escutcheon plate by rst

removing escutcheon screws.

■ Turn valve’s control spindle to half

way position between minimum

and maximum rotation.

Important: Failure to

do this can damage

control spindle assembly.

■ Unscrew both spindle cap and

control spindle assembly.

Hot/Cold seat repair kit

Order p/n TA-4, T-35A and T-35B.

Installation requires both hot & cold

removal tools, p/n T-35A & T-35B.

■ Remove control spindle assembly.

■ Remove both seats with removal

tools.

■ Replace both seats even if only

one appears worn.

■ Install and tighten both seats to

15 foot pounds of torque.

Control spindle washer repair kit

Order p/n TA-9.

■ Remove control spindle assembly.

■ Remove cold washer by holding

spindle using valve handle and

unscrew cold washer retainer

using channel lock pliers.

■ Remove hot washer by removing

hot washer screw.

Checking water pressure

balancing piston

e perforated end of the control

spindle assembly houses the water

pressure-balancing piston which is

the heart of the valve.

■ Remove control spindle assembly.

■ Shake spindle assembly and listen

for clicking noise. Piston should

be free to slide back and forth the

full length of its travel.

■ If piston appears restricted then

do the following:

(1) Tap the handle or stem end of

the spindle against a solid object

to free the piston.

(2) Try soaking in household

vinegar and repeat step (1).

■ If unable to free piston, replace

control spindle, p/n TA-10.

Important: Do not

attempt removal of

the piston.

Valve re-assembly

Reassemble by reversing above

procedures.

Aer the control spindle assembly

(TA-10) is threaded back into the

spindle cap assembly (T-12A)

ensure control spindle is rotated 1/2

turn clockwise from its maximum

counter clockwise rotational

position. Failure to do this will

damage assembly.

Trouble Shooting Chart

Problem Cause Solution

Valve will not pass water.

Both hot and cold water supplies are

not turned on.

Turn on both supplies. Valve will not operate

unless both hot and cold water pressure is on.

Valve leaks when shut o.

Hot and cold washers are worn or

foreign matter (dirt, chips) is lodged

between washers and seat surfaces.

1) Replace washers using control spindle

washer repair kit, p/n TA-9.

2) Replace hot & cold seats using hot/cold

seat repair kit, p/n TA-4.

Temperature control handle is

turned from cold to hot (or hot

back to cold) and volume from

spout or head is not constant.

Pressure-balancing piston housed in

spindle assembly is restricted from free

movement by foreign matter.

1) Open valve halfway, remove handle and

tap spindle with plastic hammer.

2) Check water pressure balancing piston in

control spindle. See service instructions.

3) Replace control spindle, p/n TA-10.

Valve delivers sucient quantity of

cold, but little hot, or the reverse.

Same as above Same as above

Temperature varies without

moving handle.

Same as above Same as above

Valve delivery temperature reduces

gradually during use; handle must

be turned to hotter positions to

maintain constant temperature.

Overdraw on hot water supply

(i.e. running out of hot water).

Reduce maximum ow by using volume

control adjustment on valve or showerhead.

is will allow longer period of use before

overdrawing hot water supply.

Valve delivers hot water when

initially opened. Water turns

colder as handle is rotated in

a counter-clockwise direction

toward the hot position.

Valve is piped incorrectly (i.e. the hot

supply is piped to the valve’s cold inlet

and the cold supply is piped to the hot

inlet.)

If piping is accessible, correct connections to

the valve. If piping is not accessible, order

a reverse seat and tool kit, p/n T-108. Older

installations may also require replacing the

hot seat, hot/cold seat repair kit, p/n TA-4.

Symmons Industries, Inc. 31 Brooks Drive

■

Braintree, MA 02184

■

Phone: (800)796-6667

■

Fax: (800)961-9621

■

www.symmons.com

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[email protected]

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Brand: Symmons

Model: 5500TRMTC

Category: Sanitary ware

Type: Installation guide

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